"If I'm in, it's obviously Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Final, and I never played on a stage like this," Miller said. "I have to make sure I calm my nerves if I get the chance, make sure I'm just ready to play and try to take it like a normal game even though it's such a higher stage."

With Rangers coach Alain Vigneault saying it's "unlikely" that Derek Stepan will be in the lineup after having surgery on Friday to repair a broken jaw, Miller is expected to play in Game 4 at Madison Square Garden (8 p.m. ET; NBCSN, CBC, RDS).

Miller has appeared in three games this postseason and has two assists. He had six points on three goals and three assists in 30 regular season games.

"We're definitely going to use him [Sunday] and hopefully he'll be good for us," Vigneault said of Miller.

"[Boyle and Dorsett] play so hard and they're so responsible and every time they get a chance it seems like they're putting pressure on their D, so that fits into my game," Miller said. "I just have to try to make sure I am hitting people, mixing it up. But they can also make plays when they're in the offensive zone so I think we'll have good chemistry if we play together. We'll see what happens."

Describing Miller's play as "alright" in the games he's played in the playoffs, Vigneault praised his skill set, shot and willingness to go hard to the net.

Vigneault also indicated that he has seen growth in Miller throughout the playoffs.

"He's been focused and he's been working very hard," Vigneault said. "If you want to call that better maturity, yes. I would say it's just part of the process of a young player as he's trying to become a good pro."

Rangers forward Chris Kreider did not practice Saturday, but the team said it was a "maintenance day" and Kreider is expected to play in Game 4. Jesper Fast was in his spot when the Rangers did line rushes.

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I don't have a crystal ball. Predicting is a real complicated thing. If we stay healthy, have enough depth and get the good goaltending we think we're going to have, you can go all the way. But a lot of things have to happen. There's going to be a lot of teams that think the same thing. Everyone made deals. We're all are optimistic about where we'll end up.

— Rangers general manager Glen Sather after being asked if he's constructed a team that can win the Stanley Cup before their 4-1 win against the Predators on Monday